Hayes Named President of Ball Corporation (BLL)

Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) announced promotions and senior management changes that will become effective at the beginning of 2010, including that John A. Hayes will become president of Ball at that time. Hayes, who will remain chief operating officer for the corporation, also will join Ball's board of directors at the beginning of the year.

Raymond J. Seabrook will become executive vice president and chief operating officer, global packaging operations, reporting to Hayes. Scott C. Morrison will become senior vice president and chief financial officer and will remain treasurer.

Hayes began his career with Ball as senior director, corporate planning and development. He was vice president, corporate strategy, development and marketing, in 2005 when he was named executive vice president of Ball Packaging Europe.

Seabrook joined Ball Corporation in 1988 with the formation of Ball Packaging Products, Canada. He has been executive vice president and chief financial officer since 2006.